“Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.”
Romans 13:8

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Financial Aid Office is pleased to announce the addition of Sharon Lidle as our new senior financial aid counselor, starting on Thursday, Nov. 7 and working from PAWC 303-H. Sharon’s role will be crucial in supporting our team. After a period of training, she will take on various responsibilities in FA including packaging aid, counseling students and families on the financial aid process, matching FAFSA records with institutional data, and managing our student office assistants through hiring, supervision, and training.

Sharon brings over six years of experience in higher education, primarily from her work in admissions at Bucknell University and Dickinson College. She also has experience in training and mentoring future leaders at universities nationwide through her role with Zeta Tau Alpha fraternity.

We are confident that Sharon’s background and dedication will make her a strong fit for both the Financial Aid Office and Messiah University’s mission. Please join us in welcoming Sharon as you have the chance!

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Dr. Damian Savarino, professor of music, recently performed as bass soloist in a program at Dickinson College called, “It’s a Grand Night for Singing!”. There were two performances of this gala concert, which featured Dr. Savarino and voice/piano faculty from Dickinson, which were sponsored by the department of music and the classics department during Homecoming weekend.

AROUND CAMPUS

ITS requests your feedback about Messiah Business Processes

As Messiah University begins the transition from Banner to Oracle Fusion Cloud, we are interested in your feedback regarding Messiah’s current business processes that are used in conjunction with Banner. This survey is focused on processes related to human resources, finance, budgeting, and purchasing. Please focus your comments on the processes themselves rather than on individuals.

Take the Survey by following this link: https://messiah.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_em8zLrlX8x8hAHA

The Business Process Survey is open until end of day Thursday, Nov. 21.

Thank you for your feedback.

More than books

The Library of Things is a collection of non-traditional materials including gadgets, tools, games, electronics, and more — all available to check out. Most items circulate for 1 week. Try out our crepe maker, tool kit, cookie cutters, Bluetooth speaker, pickleball set, or record player. There are lots of useful and fun items for you and your whole family to check out.  All staff are invited to borrow these items for free. Email library@messiah.edu with questions.

Messiah University Department of Theatre and Dance presents: “Tartuffe”

Messiah of Theatre and Dance is proud to present our fall mainstage production, “Tartuffe”, opening on Nov. 14 in Miller Theater! Tickets are on sale now and are buy-one-get-one-free for opening night!

“Tartuffe”
Written by Molière
Translated into English verse by Richard Wilbur
Directed by Ed Cohn

November 14-16, 22-23 at 8 p.m.
November 17 and 24 at 3 p.m.
*November 21 at 10 a.m. school series performance recommended for Jr. High and High School audiences
Miller Theater, Climenhaga Building

This production is recommended for audiences 13 years and older.

“The story takes place in the home of the wealthy Orgon, where Tartuffe—a fraud and a pious imposter—has insinuated himself. He succeeds magnificently in winning the respect and devotion of the head of the house, and then tries to marry his daughter and seduce his wife and scrounge the deed to the property. He nearly gets away with it, but an emissary from King Louis XIV arrives in time to recover the property, free Monsieur Orgon, and haul Tartuffe off to jail. And so, his duplicity is finally exposed and punished.” –Publisher’s description.

Estimated run time: Approximately 2 hours, including one 10-minute intermission

Tickets: $10—adults; $7—MU students (w/ID), MU employees (w/ID), youth (under 18) and seniors (60+)
*Tickets are buy-one-get-one-free for opening night!* Tickets can be purchased online at messiah.edu/tickets, by phone at 717-691-6036, or at the door as available. Discounts are available for groups of ten or more.

Nour on Tour coffee truck

Nour Coffee Shop’s truck “Nour on Tour” will be serving its signature brews on the back patio of the Larsen Student Union the morning of Friday, Nov. 15. Nour, named after the owner’s daughter, provides job opportunities for individuals with and without disabilities. This event is part of the Division of Student Success and Engagement’s initiative to support Messiah’s NEXT Steps program for students with intellectual disabilities, and Nour is joining as a featured participant in the SSE professional development panel. Situated on St. John’s Church Road in Camp Hill, Nour Coffee Shop earned the title of “Simply the Best Coffee” in South Central PA according to Harrisburg Magazine’s 2024 Reader’s Poll so do not miss the chance to grab a fantastic cup of coffee!

‘Tis the season to save at the Campus Store

The Campus Store is kicking off the holiday season in style with our biggest sale of the year! Take 50% off a curated selection of Messiah merch and, while supplies last, get a FREE “ugly sweater” Messiah University mug with a $75 purchase in-store only. Store hours are posted on our website, www.MessiahUGear.com. Do not miss out!

Messiah University Department of Theatre and Dance presents: “Blue Christmas”

Messiah University’s Department of Theatre and Dance is pleased to present “Blue Christmas” on Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. Tickets are free but required due to limited seating. Join us as Messiah University dance students acknowledge the struggles and challenges of this broken and fallen world with a lament-driven dance experience. Reflect with us through the medium of dance in an intimate evening of words, music, and dance that will tenderly prepare us all for the joyous season of Advent.

“Blue Christmas”
Directed by Gregg Hurley

November 21 at 7 p.m.
Poorman Black Box Theater, Climenhaga Building

Free ticketed event. Tickets are required due to limited seating. Reserving tickets in advance is recommended. Tickets can be reserved online at messiah.edu/tickets, by phone at 717-691-6036, or at the door as available.

Dec. 3 campus Christmas gathering

All employees and students are encouraged to welcome the holiday season with a campus Christmas gathering on Dec. 3 from 4:30 – 5 p.m. Join us near the Murray Library steps for lively Christmas music, a short Advent reflection from Dr. George Pickens, seasonal refreshments and hot drinks.

Chapel credit will be offered.

Nursing scholarships

The Department of Nursing is proud to congratulate several recent scholarship winners:
• Megan Harbert, 4th year DNP/FNP student, was awarded a Nightingale Awards of Pennsylvania scholarship in the Advanced Degree-Doctorate Scholarship category. She was honored at the 35th annual awards gala on Oct. 25, recognizing exceptional students who have distinguished themselves by demonstrating deep levels of caring, compassion, community service and academic achievement.

• Four BSN students, Sarah Heldibridle, Annalise Keitel, Katrina Hocker and Michaela Voysey, were awarded JoAnne Goss Memorial Scholarships from the Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania. The recipients were recognized at the Nov. 2, annual awards gala. Sophomore Sarah Heldibridle was a featured speaker at the gala and described her passion for nursing as being the hands and feet of Jesus to fulfill God’s calling in her life, which received a standing ovation.

Tech Support – Did you know?

• We provide shredding. Please bring all paper for shredding directly to the Office of Information Security located in the basement of Old Main (High Center side) OM009 to be shredded. Someone will be available for drop-off from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. during the week. Special arrangements (e.g., shredding pick-up) can be made by calling Allen Snook, director of information security, at ext. 6790.
  • Tech Support will be reaching out to end users who still have Office 2016 on their computers. We will make arrangements to update the software, or work with you on the process. You are welcome to install the software on your own. To install it, open software center from your desktop or start menu, find Microsoft 365 64-bit, click install (plan on 10-15 minutes for this process). After installation is complete, navigate to software center again. Click Office 365 taskbar and start menu fix (this will remove those 2016 icons). Sign back into your account.
  • OneDrive – Files located in an individual employee’s OneDrive should NOT be shared as a link for a Canvas Course or any other public link. The files need to be in a departmental OneDrive, Team or another location accessible if the employee leaves. A folder being shared from an individual employee’s OneDrive will only be accessible for a short period of time after the person leaves employment with Messiah.

Division of Finance and Planning soup sale

It’s time for the Division of Finance and Planning’s annual soup/dessert sale! This sale is a benefit to help local students/families for Christmas and will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Hostetter Chapel. Limited seating will be available for your dining pleasure, or you can take some soup to go. Enjoy a cup of soup for $4, baked goods for $1 and a bottle of water for $1 (cash only, please). At this time, soup options are cheeseburger, stuffed cabbage, pizza, beef barley, zuppa Toscana, sausage tortellini, red pepper gouda and Mexican chicken.

Thanksgiving Chapel – Tuesday, Nov. 26

All employees are invited to join with students in a combined chapel service at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26, in Brubaker Auditorium. The service will include a message from community pastor Stephen Gallaher as well as a celebration of communion. Recognizing and respecting that members of our community represent a broad range of Christian traditions with a variety of practices surrounding communion, we wanted to give you the opportunity to prepare for this chapel service in whatever way you may need. For some, that may involve a conversation with your pastor or priest. In keeping with the theological heritage of Messiah University, we will celebrate an open table. This means all who desire to follow Jesus are welcome to partake in this holy meal He instituted. Please know that if you attend, you are free to choose whether or not to receive communion.

CLASSIFIEDS

Job opportunities

Facility Maintenance has an opening for a full-time general maintenance HVAC technician. Job related questions may be directed to Amy Stephan at
astephan@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28320.

Cybersecurity Education has an opening for a part-time cybersecurity administrative project coordinator. Job related questions may be directed to Lynn Bigelow at lbigelow@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28212.

Campus Ministries has an opening for a part-time administrative assistant/chapel coordinator. Job related questions may be directed to Emily Bingham ebingham@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28309.

The Teacher Education Program has an opening for a full-time field placement, internship and certification coordinator. Job related questions may be directed to Christina Simmons at csimmons@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28264.

The Intellectual Disabilities Certificate Program has an opening for a full-time assistant director of NEXT Steps. Job related questions may be directed to Amber Brisbane at abrisbane@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28169.

The Department of Safety has an opening for a part-time administrative assistant. Job related questions may be directed to Brad Neuenschwander at dneuenschwander@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/27989.

The School of Arts, Culture and Society has an opening for a part-time administrative assistant – undergraduate department of education, assistant to the assistant Dean/Arts, Culture, and Society. Job related questions may be directed to Tina Keller at tkeller@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28226.

The Department of Safety has an opening for 3rd shift safety officer/dispatcher. Job related questions may be directed to Daniel (Brad) Neuenschwander at dneuenschwander@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/26686.

Dining Services has an opening for a full-time catering supervisor, a full-time cook and a part time cook. Job related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz at mwirtz@messiah.edu For more information and to apply, please see: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/27727.

Campus and Building Services has a variety of full and part-time campus and building services worker openings. Job related questions can be directed to Laura Price at lprice@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu.

The Department of Education has an opening for a full-time faculty in education. Job related questions may be directed to Beverly Pitcher-Johnson at bjohnson@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/27681

The Department of Education has an opening for a part-time adjunct professor of education- EDUC 415 – evidence-based practices in early childhood education. Job related questions may be directed to Beverly Pitcher-Johnson at bjohnson@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28037.

The Department of Mathematics has an opening for a full-time term-tenure track mathematics faculty position. Job related questions may be directed to Amanda Lohss alohss@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28067.

The Department of Education has an opening for a part-time adjunct professor of education- EDUC 203 – educational psychology. Job related questions may be directed to Tina Keller at tkeller@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28234.

The Department of Education has an opening for a part-time adjunct professor of education- EDUC 342 – social studies, elementary/middle. Job related questions may be directed to Tina Keller at tkeller@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28235.

For sale

Dooney and Bourke Pebble Grain Lexington purse for sale. Like new.
Zipper closure with front and back slip pockets, four compartments with a key hook inside and storage bag included. Asking $95. Great for a Christmas gift!
See photos. If interested, contact Tracy at tsheaffer@messiah.edu

Wooden kitchen table and bench. My daughter handmade this beautiful kitchen table and bench. She recently moved and doesn’t have room for it now. Asking $100. Any questions email me and I can put you in contact with her. (The table is located in Mechanicsburg). There is a bench that goes with it. Email me and I’ll send you the picture: sportko@messiah.edu

FREE

Free couch, you just must get it! 98″ long and 38″ wide. Contact me for photos/pickup info! Amanda: amccarty@messiah.edu

Murray Library has various pieces of artwork and a wall hanging available for free.
See attached photos. If interested, contact Tracy at tsheaffer@messiah.edu

OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS

Susquehanna Chorale’s educational outreach program to present The 2024 Youth Choral Festival

The critically acclaimed Susquehanna Chorale and three of its educational choirs will present the annual Youth Choral Festival on Sunday, Nov. 24, at 4 p.m. at the High Center for Performing Arts, Messiah University, Mechanicsburg. The public is invited to attend.

The Youth Choral Festival will showcase the intergenerational voices of the Children’s, youth, Alto Voce and Adult Chorales in a concert designed to celebrate the joy of lifelong singing.

The concert opens with an arrangement of ¡El Cielo Canta Alegria! by Roger Bergs, performed by the children’s chorale, under the direction of Judith Shepler. They will also sing Brahm’s Marienwürmchen, I Started Out Singing by Jocelyn Hagen, an arrangement of the traditional spiritual Let Me Fly by Cristi Cary Miller, along with an English Folk Song, The Tailor of Gloucester, arranged by Cyndee Giebler.

The Susquehanna Chorale, under artistic director, founder, and conductor, Linda L. Tedford, will perform Mendelssohn’s Weihnachten, Psalm 131 by Jeffrey Van, and Baba Yetu, a Swahili adaptation of The Lord’s Prayer, by Christopher Tin.

The Alta Voce Chorale, (formerly The Young Women’s Chorale), directed by Mitchell Sensenig-Wilshire, will present two pieces by Jacob Narverud, Ad Astra (To the Stars) and Lunar Lullaby, Beth Darowish’s World Premiere, Eclipse, Moon Goddess by Jocelyn Hagen, and We Are the Stars from “Stargazing” by James Eakin.

The Susquehanna Youth Chorale, under the direction of Dru Deitch and guest conductor, George Diehl, will feature Aaron Copland’s Zion’s Walls, arranged by Glenn Koponen, Mangisondele Nkosi Yam, a traditional isiZulu song arranged by Michael Barrett, Bob Dylan’s The Times They Are A-Changin’ arranged by Adam Podd, and Shawn Kirchner’s I’ll Be On My Way.

The concert concludes with Mack Wilberg’s Anthem of Peace, directed by Ms. Tedford, featuring all of the singers on stage for a combined grand finale.

Tickets can be obtained through the Chorale’s website, www.susquehannachorale.org/performances or by calling the Messiah University Box Office at 717.691.6036. Tickets purchased in advance are $21for adults and $6 for students. Livestream/On-Demand tickets are $20.